Date: 2008-07-15
In the last issue I wrote about water, so this time, nearly approaching the summer solstice, I thought it was only appropriate to write about fire. Fire. Both the word and the image bring so much to mind. It scorches. It desiccates. It smolders and burns. It sparks, it inspires, it enflames, and it emboldens. Like the other elements, it has its positive side and its fierce side. And yet, though...
Date: 2008-07-07
2012 has been cited as being "the end of the world as we know it," at least as predicted by Mayan prophecy. Just what does this mean, and why 2012? James Endredy, author of Beyond 2012, explains.
Date: 2008-06-30
From Ecoshamanism, by James Endredy[S]ince ecoshamanism is the antithesis of the materialistic worldview, one of the ways that the shamanic world can start to appear in front of us is when we engage in activities completely foreign to the habitual modes of being imposed on us by modern society. The techniques of counterpractice that I have laid out so far have been some of the big ones that...
Date: 2008-06-23
1. Shamanism is perhaps the oldest religion in the world, yet many may be unaware of just exactly what it is. How do you personally define ‘shamanism?’ Shamanism is a tricky word to define. The indigenous shamanic communities that I have lived with all share one thing in common: the belief that the Earth is a living entity and that everything is alive with spirit. This worldview is...
Date: 2008-06-23
The 2012 time period originally came into the realm of discussion by researchers discovering that the Mayan calendar ends in or around the year 2012. It is interesting to note that many modern people don’t think the Mayan people even exist anymore, which couldn’t be farther from the truth! It is estimated that there are 6 million Maya that share cultural heritage living in Southern...
Date: 2008-03-28
From Ecoshamanism, by James Endredy Since there are so many differend and unique types of trees, it is important when approaching one to simply start by standing back from it and noticing what it is like and what it is doing. In this way you will have a better idea as to what kind of conversation you could have with the tree and what you may be able to learn from it. For example, if...
Date: 2006-06-19
Many people are drawn to the mysterious deep blue of lapis lazuli, or lapis for short. It is one of the oldest “spiritual” stones, first mined 6,000 years ago in Afghanistan – the finest stones still come from that area. Its name comes from the ...
From Ecoshamanism: Sacred Practices of Unity, Power and Earth Healing by James Endredy The power of the chant connects us to the ancient spiritual art of singing shamans, swamis, lamas, rabbis, ministers, and priests. However, just as many of the world’s religions have neglected to adequately promote the sacredness of the land, so the modern religions have neglected to adequately promote...
One of the things that inspires me so much about the people involved in the New Age community is the undeniable sincerity and unpretentious good humor displayed by many of its members. But many of us (myself included) who openly acknowledge the ...
